Grab and e-scooter rivals hit regulatory bumps in Southeast Asia

New rules slow two-wheeled option for beating traffic in Jakarta and Singapore

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E-scooter sharing services such as GrabWheels face restrictions in Indonesia after a deadly collision. A press conference in May, Jakarta. (Photo courtesy of Grab)

SHOTARO TANI and KENTARO IWAMOTO, Nikkei staff writers

JAKARTA/SINGAPORE -- For a while, ride-hailing unicorn Grab's electric-scooter sharing service seemed to enjoy a rare prospect in Jakarta: an open road.

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